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Every year, PSFK explores the most important topics in retail and the customer experience in our Future of Retail reports. PSFK’s Future of Retail 2019 report unpacks the Direct-To-Consumer opportunity, covering enterprise-critical strategies around supply chain and technology infrastructure, store design and service, and CRM and loyalty systems. The report examines three key pillars that define the space, through the lens of 9 key strategies, supported by best-in-class case studies, statistical data and analysis. PSFK's Future of Retail 2019report also includes insights collected from the PSFK x Suzy Future of Retail 2019 Consumer Survey, a survey of over 500 consumers conducted by PSFK and Suzy, the consumer intelligence platform. The report is part of a series of reports focusing on retail innovation and customer experience to inspire the members of our business intelligence services. Published October 2018 #crm #deep-dives #delivery-logistics #direct-to-consumer #dtc #loyalty #loyalty-membership #member-research #merchandising-curation #packaging-product-promotion #post-purchase-service-support #retail #shopper-education-assistance #store-experience-design #supply-chain #transactions-payments

Whether designing a personal wardrobe or pairing previously purchased pieces together to form a stylish ensemble, brands are using AI-enabled technology to provide their customers with personalized shopping and styling

In an interview with design platform The Wild, PSFK learned about how the company is enabling real-time virtual collaboration among designers, helping them craft customized, immersive store experiences informed by retailers' data

As detailed in PSFK's Future of Retail 2019 report, here's how eyewear company Warby Parker is reimagining the consumer experience, driving sales and remaining a top DTC brand by owning all elements of the retail life cycle

In an interview with PSFK, Beth Helmstetter, founder of charitable online gift registry The Good Beginning, discusses why couples are increasingly looking for more altruistic ways to celebrate their nuptials, and how her service helps design them a seamless portal for event-based donation

The coworking space teamed up with a design studio to create an oasis for members to enjoy meditation, yoga, naps and more, and featured products from KetelOne's recent Botanicals line, aimed at a generation of wellness-focused consumers

Before taking the stage at PSFK's upcoming Future of Retail Conference on January 16, Lively CEO and founder Michelle Cordiero explains how the women's apparel company is marshaling the power of community to build a brand that is consumer-centric, data-driven and focused on maintaining a dialogue with its audience

Thanks to the rise of e-commerce players like Amazon, consumers now expect that all retailers, both online or offline, will meet baseline levels of speed and service when it comes to last-mile delivery, and retailers are struggling to keep up. This need for personalized delivery and fast shipping places enormous pressure on the rigidity of supply chain flow. High-tech dreams of drones that can bring goods anywhere or autonomous delivery pods may arise in a not-to-distant future, but today, retailers need to reroute their supply chain to be lean, agile and responsive to consumer shopping behavior. PSFK’s Last-Mile Delivery Debrief explores how innovative brands and retailers are eliminating time-consuming supply chain hierarchies, consolidating communication and inventory across channels and leveraging data-enabled technologies, to not only deliver more quickly, but also empower consumers with more flexible options and tailored service.Published November 2018 #debriefs #delivery #delivery-logistics #featured #fulfillment #inventory #logistics #member-research #product-pickup #retail #shipping #supply-chain

Catering to a growing number of 'micro small-business' customers and millennials, the company aims to turn shipping into a memorable retail experience, and bring the shipping store into the 21st century

Before taking the stage at PSFK's upcoming Future of Retail Conference on January 16, Dirty Lemon founder and CEO Zak Normandin tells PSFK how he is pioneering a new kind of beverage brand built around strong customer relationships, seamless retail technology, and innovative product

Top retailers like Volvo and Alibaba are fostering loyalty by offering services that make them invaluable parts of their customers' lives, launching programs like memberships offering exclusive experiences, rewards and support